Question 1

what does an abnormal glandular pap smear mean?

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Glandular cells: It means that there are glandular cells that appear abnormal.  This type of pap result needs close follow up to include additional testing  as there's a pretty high percentage of there being a precancerous or even cancerous lesion present.  You may need a colposcopy and a scraping from the inside of your cervix performed.  Be sure to see your doctor for follow up.

Question 2

what to do if i have a agus (atypical glandular cells) pap smear?

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REPEAT PAP: MAY NEED MICROSCOPIC EXAM OF THE CERVIX; FOLLOW UP CLOSELY WITH GYN

Question 3

atypical glandular cells - favor neoplastic was my pap smear test result. negative colposcopy- & endocervical curretings result. please explain.

Accepted Answer

Maybe benign and overcall: It is possible that the cells are reactive and they were over called as worrisome for cancer but in fact are completely normal this would explain the findings. You should have me look at the pap smear i will give you the right answer.

Question 4

is hysterectomy the best solution if someone  aged 44 finds a few glandular cells with nuclear atypia in the pap smear report?

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2nd opinion: I think it can be followed prospectively. Hysterectomy is really only recommended if there is cervical neoplasia in situ.

Question 5

what is an abnormal pap smear?

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A sampling of your: Cervix shows cells that are not totally normal. There are different levels of abnormal cells, and depending on such findings, your doctor will proceed with further testing and or treatments.

Question 6

what could causes an abnormal pap smear?

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Usually HPV: A vaginal infection can sometimes be the cause of an abnormal pap smear.  A cervical infection can as well (chlamydia, gonorrhea).  The most common cause would be infection with human papilloma virus (hpv).

Question 7

abnormal pap smear, should i be concerned?

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Abnormal: Depends on the abnormality detected, but the proper management should be based on pap smear results. Do not panic, but, please, do not take it lightly and talk to your obgyn doctor.

Question 8

what does it mean to have an abnormal pap smear?

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Depends on severity: Depending on the severity of abnormality, it may just require retesting sooner than the usual 1-3 years.  Hpv testing may be warranted. If abnormality is high grade, it may require colposcopic examination and biopsy.

Question 9

what happens when you have an abnormal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Colposcopy.: If your pap smear is abnormal, you are scheduled for colposcopy to see where the abnormal lesion is on your cervix.  Acetic acid is added and the lesion shows up as a white patch.  Then a procedure like cone or leep biopsy is done and this is examined by a pathologist, who evaluates the lesion.  Depending on the result, the next step is determined by you and you doctor.

Question 10

what to do if i had a abnormal pap smear, now what?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the result, I need more information.  Followup is ciritical, so be sure to go back for repeat or further testing as advised by your doctor.  You can got to the ASCCP website for the most current guidelines on pap screening.

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